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Perry, FL vs Palatka, FL

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- Palatka is 0% more densely populated than Perry.
- People are 33.3% less likely to be married in Palatka.
- The Median Age is 1.6 years older in Palatka.
 Perry, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Female Population55.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
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 Population - 20106,996  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,033285,036,114
 Population - 19907,151  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,077.793.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Perry, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Perry, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 White51.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.7%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Perry, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Married Population40.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.8%50.2%
 Never Married38.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed9.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households2,340  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households642  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock38.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Perry    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although most teachers work with the students and try to keep all students on the same level, this may litit your childs education. Many times there are somewhat  More

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Over 17 years ago

Honestly Buckeye is the only kind of industry in perry. When it rains or even a heavy fog in the morning then it smells terrible because of buckeye. Anywhere near the  More

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Coming from someone who grew up there: There is nothing to do in perry for children or teens. To be quite honest if you move here your kids will most liklely take up  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Would love to hear your views on life in  More

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Over 19 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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